What is reported in the Dates of Service for a line item?

• A. The date of admission
• B. The date or date range of service for that line item
• C. The patient's next appointment
• D. The date the claim was submitted

Answer: (B)

Dates of Service show the exact day or days the service on that line item was provided. It can be a single date or a date range when the service spans multiple days. This ties the charge to the actual period of care, not to when the claim was submitted, nor to admission or a future appointment. For example, a service performed on May 10 would show May 10, 2024; if the service covers May 10–12, it would show May 10, 2024–May 12, 2024.